Good to Know

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Steel prices have gone up dramatically and this has made pricing projects increasingly more difficult. The price at the time of the estimate is rarely the price that we now pay by the time that the project is off the ground. This makes for a tricky conversation with the client early on.

An interesting article below from building.co.uk that warns of more issues on the horizon. The knock on affect can only mean one thing – further price rises.

https://www.building.co.uk/news/industry-warned-of-imminent-risk-of-stee日本藤素
l-production-shutdown-amid-critical-magnesium-shortage/5114334.article

Home extensions and pricing seem like a dark art sometimes.

We know quotes and estimates can vary wildly, often the final price bears little resemblance to the initial estimate you went with.

This is why we won’t price a job unless you have planning permission AND full drawings. We just don’t believe in the finger in the air technique, we also won’t price down to catch customers. We want you to get a good job, with an excellent finish and a fair and HONEST price upfront. We always recommend a reasonably sized contingency budget, because all builds throw up some surpri犀利士
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More information on how to rough out a price is in this article from homebuilding in August 2020

We are super impressed with the work of the owners of this period property, renovated and renewed and ready for another few centuries of family life, read more about it 犀利士
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Using the side return of your Edwardian of Victorian home can release the potential within

enhance the value of your property without compromising your outdoor space

you can read more in this article from the ES. Homes and Property maga犀利士
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Looking for more space but want to stay in your home? Adding a two-story extension can be a cost-effective way to gain that extra living space. These examples are guaranteed to inspire your project.

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Discover easy ways to create more living space and add value to your property with an extension. Whether you extend your home upwards, outwards or into your garden, find out from Grand Designs how you can 犀利士 transform your home and take advantage of the latest permitted property development rights.

https://www.granddesignsmagazine.com/extensions